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VarAC: The Ultimate EmComm Data Platform?

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Post date April 4, 2026

VarAC: The Ultimate EmComm Data Platform?

I have enjoyed all the time I spent with VarAC, but to be honest, I haven’t spent very much time with it. That may change with the recent version of VarAC! https://www.varac-hamradio.com/ Tonight we check out the new features and attempt to use it on the air!

VarAC EmComm PDF Hype Sheet: https://www.varac-hamradio.com/_files/ugd/288b5d_3e91a8c4d35f4e50a6c1b1590dda6c0d.pdf

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HRN 557 Yuma Ham Fest ARRL Forum with Richard Norton N6AA

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Post date April 3, 2026

HRN 557 Yuma Ham Fest ARRL Forum with Richard Norton N6AA

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The most important Amateur Radio program on the Internet
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Mag Loop in Kayak (#1399)

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Post date April 3, 2026

Mag Loop in Kayak (#1399)

Bil, KD6JUI, loves loops and wants to put one on his kayak. But he also brings up that fact that "green" living vegetation can cause interference with loops, so why does Dave suggest hiding a loop using plants?

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MOQP April 2026 Update: 1 Week AWAY!!!!

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Post date April 3, 2026

MOQP April 2026 Update: 1 Week AWAY!!!!

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We are one week away!

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Are You The Problem?

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Post date April 3, 2026

Are You The Problem?

Some of us "More Seasoned" Hams might actually be doing a dis service to Ham Radio and emergency communications. Here’s what you should be considering.
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Ham Radio Myths vs Reality (You’ve Probably Heard These)

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Post date April 3, 2026

Ham Radio Myths vs Reality (You've Probably Heard These)

Hello everybody, welcome back to the Ham Radio Crash Course! I got licensed in 2007, a time when online communities were rampant with myths about ham radio. Even after starting YouTube streaming in 2018, it’s surprising how many myths persist in this hobby, especially for ham radio for beginners.

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Watching the Mast in the Wind

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Post date April 3, 2026

Watching the Mast in the Wind

Another storm brewing…

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A Cold Texas YouTubers POTA Outing.

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Post date April 3, 2026

A Cold Texas YouTubers POTA Outing.

It was so frickin’ cold in Texas on Saturday. The one day we all got together to POTA. Friday, 85 and sunny. Sunday, 85 and sunny. Saturday, ~50’s, windy, overcast, miserable. We almost died. But that didn’t stop us from getting on the air and activating. Though we didn’t stay out as long as we would have liked, we all had a great time and got the park activated and that’s all that matters. Good times and good friends. @hamradiochick @shesonfrequency @TankRadio @QBFWorkshop
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Quality Coax on Amazon!

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Post date April 3, 2026

Quality Coax on Amazon!

We’ve already taken a look at Gabil’s Triple Mag Mount and their Clamp Mount, and today we’re finishing the series with the last piece of the setup — the Gabil Coax Feed-Through. This is a flat, low-profile pass-through cable designed to get coax into your vehicle, RV, or cabin without drilling holes and without slamming your coax in the door.

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I Was WRONG About My Tower Collapse… (Real Cause Found)

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Post date April 3, 2026

I Was WRONG About My Tower Collapse… (Real Cause Found)

When my 60 ft (18 m) antenna mast came down in a storm, I had a theory… Actually – everyone had a theory.

– Too many guys.
– Not enough guys.
– Angles too steep.
– Rope stretch.

Turns out… we were all wrong. In this video I rebuild the tower and explain what really happened — including the exact failure that brought the whole system down.

We also look at:

– Guy angles and geometry
– Wind loading and bending moment
– Why rope stiffness matters more than strength
– Why the top section behaves differently
– And how the rebuild improves the system

The original trigger was simple. The way it failed… wasn’t.

👉 One missing shackle pin started it.
👉 Rope stretch finished it.

We’ve now rebuilt the tower, upgraded the guys, and the next step will be switching to Dyneema.

If you enjoy practical antenna building, real-world engineering, and learning from mistakes — you’re in the right place.

73, Callum M0MCX.